Job Description

Description

Title: UH Assistant Basketball Coach (Men's)

Position Number: 0080806

Hiring Unit: UHM Athletics

Location: Men's Basketball

Date Posted: April 22, 2026

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent : Permanent

Other Conditions : Continuous recruitment until programmatic needs are met. For best consideration, review of applications will begin April 29, 2026. Pending position clearance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with all aspects of NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Program, including student recruitment and development, on court coaching, compliance with NCAA, Conference and University of Hawaii rules and regulations, student-athlete academic achievement, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach.
• Assists and participates in practices and intercollegiate competitions. Teach necessary skills from the basic fundamentals to the techniques and strategies of team play.
• Promotes and fosters a positive team environment, appropriate behavior, and sportsmanship by team members. Responsible for the conduct of team members both on and off the court.
• Promotes and maintains an environment where the physical, mental, social and academic well-being of all student-athletes are a priority.
• Assists with identifying, evaluating, recruiting and selecting qualified prospects who have the ability to compete in the classroom and athletically. Actively seek out and encourage a diverse group of prospects and assist them through the application process. Works collaboratively with the Compliance, Student-Athlete Services, and Academics staff to qualify and process prospects in a timely and efficient manner. Makes recurring contacts by telephone, writes correspondence, conducts off-campus visits and evaluations, and coordinates off campus visits as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Assists with overseeing the academic progress and success of student-athletes including promoting and maintaining an environment that encourages academic achievement as measured by academic eligibility, retention, and graduation.
• Participates in sports clinics, exhibitions, and camps as approved.
• Actively participates in fundraising, promotional, and public relation activities for the sports program.
• Responsible for performing the duties of a Campus Security Authority as defined by University policy and federal law with regards to the Clery Act.
• Maintains collaborative working relationships with administrators and coaches in the department, other college offices, and appropriate relationships with members of the media, donors, and other individuals interested in the sports program.
• Maintains confidentiality to include but not limited to information, files and records that the incumbent may obtain or possess, in accordance with federal and state laws and University of Hawaii policies.
• Knows, recognizes, and complies with the laws, policies, rules, and regulations governing the University of Hawaii and its employees, and the rules of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and of the affiliated conference as now constituted or as may be amended in the future. Immediately advises the Director of Athletics or designee if there are reasonable cause to believe violations, whether by employees, students, or others, have occurred or will occur.

• Performs other duties as required.

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  Essential functions of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four year college or university;
• One (1) year of experience coaching basketball at the college or university level;v or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
• Knowledge of basketball as competed at the collegiate level.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
• Ability to work outside normally scheduled work hours including day, night, weekend and /or holiday hours as directed.
• Ability to travel with the team as required.
• Ability to work with all segments of the University of Hawai‘i community and the general public.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to travel independently to various geographical locations in a timely manner. Required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• First Aid, CPR and AED certification by the employment start date.
• Computer, cell phone, and social media technology competency.

Desirable Qualifications

• Division I basketball coaching experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity, understanding and working effectively in multicultural societies, similar to Hawai‘i, contributing to an inclusive environment.

To Apply:

Inquiries : Head Basketball Coach Eran Ganot, eran@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit:

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.


In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: , or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.


In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.


Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link:

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Immediate start, Night shift

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